Winning feels great and makes a person happy, but there isn’t too much one can learn from winning all the time. A person can become arrogant and lazy and that’s why losing can sometimes be good for someone. It allows them to learn from their mistakes and do better next time. The article “Losing is… Continue reading Losing is Good for You
Category: Tennis
Thinking Positive
Whether it’s in sports, school, work, body image, or life, it becomes very easy for people to focus on what they are doing wrong and all of the negativity. People want to succeed at what they’re doing and feel good about themselves and their accomplishments. However, it can be challenging, when one is constantly telling… Continue reading Thinking Positive
Tips For Tryouts
Whether it’s for volleyball, tennis, or whatever sport/activity you compete in, you’re going to have to tryout to make a team at some point. Tryouts can be stressful sometimes and I want to help make it easier and less stressful so here are a few tips for tryouts. 1. Relax and have fun! If you… Continue reading Tips For Tryouts
Why is the Crosscourt Game So Important?
In tennis there are many strategies and ways to play the game. My personal favorite and favorite of most if not all professionals is going crosscourt with the tennis ball. Here’s why having a strong crosscourt game or at least developing one is important. – A crosscourt shot is the highest percentage shot you can… Continue reading Why is the Crosscourt Game So Important?
How to Be a Tennis Player
Congrats newly minted tennis player! You’ve decided to enter the wonderful world of tennis and become the top player in the world! Here are five easy-to-follow steps on how to be a tennis player. These five steps are guaranteed to make you the best tennis player in the world and give you pure awesomeness. 1.… Continue reading How to Be a Tennis Player
Setting Goals – Does it Help?
On the way to my past tennis tournament this Sunday, the topic of coaching tips came up. John Dunning, the volleyball coach at Stanford, has his girls from the team write at least three goals that they want to accomplish by the end of practice. They can be physical, tactical or strategic, mental, nutritional, leadership, and… Continue reading Setting Goals – Does it Help?
Tennis Tips for Tournaments
This past weekend I participated in a satellite or challenger tennis tournament in Fort Collins, Colorado. There were several tennis tips that I learned from this tournament that I want to share with others. Stay focused throughout the points and match. You have to stay focused on what you want to accomplish and how you… Continue reading Tennis Tips for Tournaments